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NDIS Services

Registered NDIS pre-planning, support coordination and specialised services to ensure you, or the person you are caring for, get the most suitable support.

Our Services

We support individuals and organisations at every stage of their journey with practical solutions to the everyday challenges associated with brain injury.

Synapse History

Since our beginning as Headway Queensland, Synapse has grown to have national reach and become Australia’s Brain Injury Organisation.

Child Protection, Youth and Family Services

Adverse life experiences can influence vulnerability to disadvantage including violence, trauma and substance (AOD) misuse, all of which can lead to brain injury.

Yarn Up Employment

Throughout 2020 we will be working with Aboriginal communities and Disability Employment Service providers across Western Australia to develop new, culturally informed resources to support the delivery of employment services.

Ageing

We know that for people over 65, there is an increased incidence of conditions that lead to brain injury including stroke, Parkinson’s disease, dementia disorders and injury through falls.

Yarn Up about the NDIS

We have resources designed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to start conversations about the NDIS and provide examples of some of the types of supports and services available.

Brain injury key facts & figures

Services for Organisations

Improve your understanding of brain injury and ability to provide appropriate support to people affected.

Services for Individuals

Get the direct support you need to address the daily challenges of your new life with a brain injury.

Advocacy

Advocacy services for you or someone you care for to ensure that rights, interests and needs are upheld across a range of disability systems and services.

Community Living Initiative – Cairns

Cairns Community Living is a safe place of belonging for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples with a disability.

Rural and Remote

People with brain injury living in rural and remote locations have significantly less access to services and supports, due to the lack of availability in these areas.

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

Those providing assessment and support within the NDIS should have appropriate education and training about brain injury and the cultural needs of Indigenous Australians.

Support Coordination

Synapse offers culturally appropriate Support Coordination services for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with disabilities have much lower rates of access to appropriate services and supports including the NDIS.

About Synapse

Synapse is Australia’s Brain Injury Organisation. Synapse provides a range of support services for people who have…

Feedback and Complaints

It is the policy of Synapse that customers who have contact with, or access our services have the right to lodge a complaint, make comment and provide feedback if they are unsatisfied or concerned with the treatment or support they receive.

Domestic and Family Violence

Synapse is working to respond to the unique needs of people with brain injury as a result of domestic violence, contributing to improved outcomes.

Make a Donation

Help us to connect people impacted by brain injury to specialist information, support and services.

Community Rules

The Brain Injury Forum exists to provide you with a safe space to discuss your experiences. Our Community Rules outline the values that should guide your discussions and provide further detail on how Synapse staff moderate the forum.

Housing and Homelessness

Home is where the heart is. But for people with brain injury we know this is frequently not the case, with many experiencing housing instability, living in aged care or in housing that does not meet their needs.

Come Home Come Heal Come Rest

Come Home, Come Heal, Come Rest represents three inter-related core strategies oriented to improve understanding of and response to brain injury and cognitive impairment amongst Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Support Us

Whether it is through fundraising events and activities, workplace giving or corporate social responsibility, there’s a variety of ways that you can support us.

Our Mission, Vision and Values

When Alwyn Ricci founded Synapse (then Headway) thirty-five years ago, it was to make a genuine and practical difference to the lives of people impacted by brain injury and disability. This same passion and commitment continue to drive us forward today.

Assessing the Disability Needs of Indigenous Prisoners

Synapse is working with Griffith University to review the processes for assessing the disability needs of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander prisoners.

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Information & Referral

Our Information & Referral team provides specialist information and advice to help manage the impacts of brain injury and better navigate the systems of available care and support.

Service Form

If you’d like more information about our services, please get in touch with us today. Our team can discuss service options to ensure you’re getting the support you need.

BrainBank Podcast

The BrainBank Podcast will answer your questions and connect you to community programs and services to help you live the life you want.

Court Link

Court Link is the Queensland Courts integrated court assessment, referral and support program. Synapse is delivering the pilot Court Link Community Support Service (CLCS) in Cairns QLD.

Ageing support

Ageing support helps the health and wellbeing of Ageing Australians impacted by brain injury.

In Hospital and at Home Support

Our Family Liaison Program provides practical support and information to family members and carers of people who have a brain injury during hospital, rehabilitation and the transition home.  

Legal and Advocacy

Advocacy ensures justice and the fundamental human needs, rights and interests of people impacted by brain injury.

Contact Us

Get in touch with us today to make an enquiry or find out more about our services, programs and projects for people impacted by brain injury.

Careers

Synapse-Australia's Brain Injury Organisation, is expanding nationally, creating a remarkable opportunity for you to be at the forefront of change as a part of the Synapse team.

Community Living Initiative

Cairns Community Living is a safe place of belonging for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples with a disability.

Creating Real Change

We are passionate about creating change across Australia by developing an evidence base to connect knowledge, policy, services and systems that address complex issues surrounding brain injury.

Direct Support

Tailored personal support across aspects of daily living, enabling you or someone you support to participate in desired community, vocational and educational activities.

Subscribe for Updates

Get news on all things brain injury including useful information, updates, services and supports, and what we’re…

Training & Education

Synapse delivers unique training to help you, and your team, better understand the needs of people impacted by brain injuries.

Women Exiting the Corrections System

In 2018 Synapse partnered with the NSW Department of Justice and Guthrie House, a not-for-profit transitional service for women exiting the prison system, to support women who may have a brain injury.

Recovery and Rehab

A good rehabilitation program is vital to optimise recovery following brain injury.

Wurri-Wurri Outreach

Our Wurri-Wurri Outreach in Queensland’s Far North is all about respecting our Elders. Together, in partnership with our Elders, we can keep them strong, both mentally and physically.

Synapse News

From events and special announcements, to updates on our support services and research, there's always lots happening at Synapse.

Synapse Blog

From events and special announcements, to updates on our support services and research, there's always lots happening at Synapse.

Justice and Corrections

We understand the need for appropriate disability identification and referral processes to better support people with brain injury subject or at risk of custodial sentences and reduce recidivism.

The Guddi Way Screen

The Guddi Way Screen is an online, secure and automated platform built from evidence and stakeholder consultation. The screen identifies cognitive impairment and needs within a culturally informed and validated process.

Fact Sheets

Causes of Brain Injury

Stroke

A stroke is an interruption of blood supply to part of the brain. If arteries become blocked, bleed or break, then the brain tissue is damaged, causing brain injury.

Impact on Families

Self-Care for Carers and Family Members

Carers need to maintain their own health and wellbeing as part of their caring role.

Impact on Families

The Importance of Family after a Brain Injury

The care needs of people affected by a brain injury often fall informally onto their parents, spouse or siblings.

Ageing with a Brain Injury

Preparing for retirement

Retirement programs enable people with disability to successfully retire, and support mainstream community services to better accommodate people with disability.

Recovery and Rehab

Steps to a healthier brain

The brain needs exercise to stay in optimum health, just like our body. Practising skills will lead to better performance and ongoing mental stimulation will help protect against mental decline.

Recovery and Rehab

Accommodation options after a brain injury

The effects of a brain injury can be diverse, so a wide range of accommodation options are needed.

Recovery and Rehab

Guide to Low Cost Rehab

Your family member is discharged from hospital and you are ready to continue their rehabilitation. The steps listed below may serve as a guide if you wish to develop a program using free or low-cost resources which exist in your community.

Treatment

About the medical professionals

Treatment options vary depending on individual patients and injuries. Being familiar with treatments, terminology, and medical staff titles can help you understand what’s going on.

Ageing with a Brain Injury

Supporting ageing carers

For many, caring for a family member has become a life-long responsibility. But as carers age, physical, social and emotional factors, declining health and strength can take an increasing toll.

Recovery and Rehab

Brain injury rehabilitation: an introduction

Rehabilitation refers to a variety of therapies and support services available to people following the acute phase of recovery, once a person is medically stable.

Causes of Brain Injury

Anoxic and Hypoxic Brain Injury (lack of oxygen)

Brain injury can occur when there is a reduction in (hypoxic) or complete lack of (anoxic) oxygen supply to the brain.

Indigenous Australians

Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Drinking a lot of grog all the time can cause lots of different health issues like diabetes and kidney failure. You can have these health issues for a short time, or they can be for life and turn into serious injuries.

Indigenous Australians

Domestic and Family Violence

Domestic violence is when a person abuses and/or physically hurts their partner. Family violence is when a person abuses and/or physically hurts their family.

Recovery and Rehab

Leaving hospital

The return home from hospital after a brain injury is usually eagerly awaited by family members.

Psychological

Brain injury and suicide risks

People with an acquired brain injury may be at risk of suicide at some stage of their recovery process. It is very important for family members and friends to recognise the danger signs, know how to help and who to turn to for advice or referral.

Legal and Advocacy

Advocacy

Advocacy relates to access and the fundamental human rights, needs and interests of all. Advocacy may involve speaking up for someone with a disability, or self-advocacy where a person speaks for themselves.

A Parents Guide

Protecting your family’s wellbeing

In the aftermath of your child acquiring a brain injury it can be easy to neglect your family. Caring for a child with a brain injury can take a great deal of time and energy. It's easy for everyone else's needs to get side-lined, and difficult to get the balance right.

Causes of Brain Injury

Alcohol & Drug Related Brain Injury

Alcohol is a poison, or neurotoxin, that can cause injury to the brain. This is known as Alcohol Related Brain Injury (ARBI). Other drugs - which fall into the category of stimulants, depressants or hallucinogens - can also lead to impairments.

Behavioural

Self-centredness

The ability to view the world from someone else’s point of view is a complex cognitive skill that occurs in the frontal lobes of the brain.

Social

Social Skills and Confidence

Social skills and confidence can both be affected following an acquired brain injury.

Recovery and Rehab

Neurological physiotherapy

Neurological physiotherapy treats movement disorders caused by injury to the nervous or neuromuscular systems.

Recovery and Rehab

Speech deficits and speech pathologists

Speech language pathology encompasses the diagnosis, assessment and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders.

Diet and Nutrition for BI

A healthy diet is an essential key to maximizing your brain’s potential after a brain injury.

Brain Injury Basics

What is Brain Injury?

Brain injury includes a number of conditions and disorders that result in impairment to the brain and its functions.

Physical

Sensory and perceptual problems

Sensory and perceptual problems arise from damage to the right side of the brain or the parietal and occipital lobes of the brain.

Physical

Balance problems and dizziness

Dizziness and balance problems are common after a brain injury. This can result in problems with movement even when there is no loss of function in the limbs themselves.

Causes of Brain Injury

Degenerative Conditions

There are a number of degenerative conditions that lead to brain injury. Dementia is a category of brain diseases that result in memory loss and deterioration of speech, motor skills and cognitive functioning as it progresses.

Causes of Brain Injury

Dementia and brain injury

Dementia is a category of brain diseases that result in memory loss and deterioration of speech, motor skills and cognitive functioning as it progresses.

Legal and Advocacy

Compensation Claim

When another party has caused an injury through negligence there may be grounds for making a claim for compensation.

Reintegration

Returning to work

Many people with a brain injury see returning to work or study as an important milestone.

Indigenous Australians

Mental Health & Suicide

Mental health describes the health of your emotions and how you cope. Unlike your physical health, your mind is more fragile and can start to change from things such as frightening experiences.

Impact on Families

Managing stress and the caring role

Caring for a family member with a brain injury is one of the most difficult challenges that can confront a family especially for those providing direct care.

Impact on Families

Mental Health – Depression and Carers

Caring for someone can be a 24 hour job that is emotionally, physically and financially taxing.

A Parents Guide

Building social skills

Children and young people with a brain injury may have difficulty with the social skills that most of us take for granted.

Legal and Advocacy

Guardianship / Decision Making

Everyone has a legal right to make decisions and control their own life. If a person loses the ability to make decisions in life, legal guardians and administrators can make decisions for them.

Psychological

Developing Mental Illness after a Brain Injury

Brain injury is a known risk factor for developing a mental illness, while some people with brain injury will have a pre-existing mental illness. Either way, dealing with both can cause additional stress for the person and their family after a brain injury.

Health and Wellbeing

Alcohol, Caffeine and other Drugs

Most rehabilitation specialists will advise against drinking alcohol for at least one to two years after brain injury, or even indefinitely.

Services

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Stroke foundation

The Stroke Foundation is dedicated to raising awareness, preventing stroke, facilitating research, improving treatment and making life better for stroke… Continue reading "Stroke foundation"

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Victorian Case Management Services

Specialist Case Management Services for people living with Mental Illness, Acquired Brain Injury and Disabilities

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Neurotherapy Services

Following your stroke, ABI or new diagnosis, we want you to have the right tools to support you in your… Continue reading "Neurotherapy Services"

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ABI Services

Specialised supported accommodation in Bathurst. 14 to 55 years of age

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Your Best Life Disability and Health Services

Your Best Life Disability and Health Services provides services in the Sunshine Coast, Noosa, Gympie, and Moreton Bay Local Government… Continue reading "Your Best Life Disability and Health Services"

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Victorian Aboriginal Community Services Association Ltd

Provides advice to the government on a range of community development issues. Also provide services to the Aboriginal community in… Continue reading "Victorian Aboriginal Community Services Association Ltd"

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Advanced Personnel Services

Disability Employment Service (DES) which inludes Disability Management Service and Employment Support Service. Also provides other services outside of employment.

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ABI Brain Injury Services

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Advanced Personnel Services

Disability Employment Service (DES) which inludes Disability Management Service and Employment Support Service. Also provides other services outside of employment.

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Macarthur Disability Services: Behaviour Support Implementation Service

BISS supports people 12 yrs and over with an intellectual disability who demonstrate challenging behaviours and are living with their… Continue reading "Macarthur Disability Services: Behaviour Support Implementation Service"

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Andy’s Clean & Shine Services

Andy’s Clean & Shine Services – Sydney NDIS Provider for over 5 years providing: Cleaning Services Windows Yard & Maintenance… Continue reading "Andy’s Clean & Shine Services"

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Smile Care Services

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Royal Perth Hospital Neurology Department

Our services include: 24 hour Emergency Department consultation services inpatient general neurology services outpatient general neurology services comprehensive stroke service… Continue reading "Royal Perth Hospital Neurology Department"

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Hardwick Psychological Services

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Real Community Services

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Rehability ABI services

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Woodville Community Services

Case Management Services/ Community Partipation Programs/ Recreational Program. ( other programs available)

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SydWest Multicultural Services

Advocacy and other services such as brokerage and social support groups for a number of different CALD backgrounds.

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Health and Human Services

The department offers programs to help create safe and caring homes and communities for all families and children.

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St Vincent de Paul Society with Settlement Services International (SSI)

In partnership with Settlement Services International (SSI)

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Centacare Migrant Settlement Services

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Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Community Health Services

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Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Community Health Services

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Analysis WA Professional Counselling & Psychotherapy Services.

Through our professional Counselling & Therapy Services we endeavour to provide an amalgam of professionalism, absolute confidentiality, expertise, and sensitivity.… Continue reading "Analysis WA Professional Counselling & Psychotherapy Services."

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Access Brain Injury Services

Rehab and consultancy service specialising in brain injury. Clinical services,case management, vocational Rehab, periodic support/advice, group programs and counselling.

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ABI Services

A range of services: service plans, recreation activities, accommodation, behaviour management supported programs,case co-ordination, assessments, up to 24 hr care,… Continue reading "ABI Services"

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Melbourne Neuropsychology Services

A private neuropsychology practice providing services throughout metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria.

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Brightwater Oats St Disability services & support organisation

With clinical experience in supporting complex needs, we provide disability support and NDIS services that empower you to reach your… Continue reading "Brightwater Oats St Disability services & support organisation"

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Stroke Foundation

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Access Brain Injury Services

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MOIRA disability and Youth services Coffee Morning

Support for people living with disability, young people experiencing homelessness or other forms of disadvantage

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ANTS – Advanced Neuropsychological Treatment Services (Jamie Berry)

Team of clinical neuropsychologists – GP referral preferred

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Aboriginal Community Elders Services

Assistance with self-care and taking medicine

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Morcare services

Provides assistance with personal activities, participation in community and social activities, development of daily skills and behavioural support.

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Family Relationship Services For Carers (FRSC)

This service can arrange a number of counselling sessions to assist individuals, couples and families to work through issues connected… Continue reading "Family Relationship Services For Carers (FRSC)"

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Independent Rehabilitation Services

Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists work with adults and adolescents with an acquired brain injury and numerous other neurological… Continue reading "Independent Rehabilitation Services"

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Yellow door therpy Services

We are a mobile service that comes to you. We provide remedial and compensatory techniques to improve safety, independence and… Continue reading "Yellow door therpy Services"

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Alison Self OT services

Alison has worked specifically in the area of cognitive rehabilitation for children, teenagers and adults for the past 25 years.… Continue reading "Alison Self OT services"

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Midwest Occupational Therapy Services

Speech pathologist in Geraldton

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CAFS- Child & Family Services Ballarat Inc

Provides programs to support children, young people, individuals and families who are in need of assistance.

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Think Mental Health

There are many mental health and related support services available in Western Australia and throughout Australia, finding the right service… Continue reading "Think Mental Health"

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Arc Disability Services

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SalvoCare Eastern Homelessness & Support Services (Peninsula)

Provides outreach support to people who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness and who may have a range… Continue reading "SalvoCare Eastern Homelessness & Support Services (Peninsula)"

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Core Community Services (previously Multicultural Community Care Service)

Covers different cultures – they have a consultant for each one: Arabic, Assyrian, Cambodian, Chinese, Croatian, Filipino, Hindi, Serbian, Spanish,… Continue reading "Core Community Services (previously Multicultural Community Care Service)"

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Ipswich Regional Advocacy Services Inc.

IRASI offers support to community members tha are experiencing difficulties relating to a disability or a mental health concern. While… Continue reading "Ipswich Regional Advocacy Services Inc."

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North West Disability Services

Provides personal/attendant care for people with ABI. Also includes other activities like setting up computer in clients’ home, home maintenance,… Continue reading "North West Disability Services"

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The Junction Works- Disability Services

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Mind Wise Psychology Services

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North Queensland Therapy Services

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Family Referral Services

FRS are a key iniative under the Gov ‘Keep them Safe’ Action Plan. They are implemeted by NSW Health. Referrals… Continue reading "Family Referral Services"

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The Junction Works- Children Disability Services

Early Intervention, therapy, behaviour support, skill development, community access support, intensive family support

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Neurologic Music Therapy Services of Brisbane

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North Queensland Therapy Services

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Neurologic Music Therapy Services of Brisbane

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Catholic Community Services- Community Options- Homelessness Service

Funded by ADHC- for residents in City of Sydney LGA- homeless or at risk of homelessness.

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Disability Employment Service

Assistance in finding a job, ongoing support, vocational training, workplace mods, work prep. Two types of services: disability management service… Continue reading "Disability Employment Service"

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Osborne Adult Community Mental Osborne Park Adult Community Mental Health Service

Osborne Park Hospital campus is home to Osborne Community Mental Health Service (Osborne Clinic) and Osborne Park Older Adult Mental… Continue reading "Osborne Adult Community Mental Osborne Park Adult Community Mental Health Service"

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Disability Employment Service

Assistance in finding a job, ongoing support, vocational training, workplace mods, work prep. Two types of services: disability management service… Continue reading "Disability Employment Service"

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Relationships Australia- Victoria

Provide a range of services to support children, young people and their families including child and family counselling and educational… Continue reading "Relationships Australia- Victoria"

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Wise Solutions

Provide Disability Employment Services (DES) and jobactive programs and services

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TASC National Ltd

TASC is a not for profit organisation that delivers legal, advocacy, psychology and counselling services across Toowoomba, Ipswich, Roma and… Continue reading "TASC National Ltd"

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Southern Highlands Speech Pathology (SP)

Small team of local speech pathologist – works with all age groups. Part of their adult services – Language: difficulty… Continue reading "Southern Highlands Speech Pathology (SP)"

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Bridge Health Pty Ltd

Services can assist those Adults and children with: Neurological disorders Brain injury Stroke Dementia Head and neck cancer Normal ageing

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Caulfield Hospital Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Rehabilitation service

Provides rehabilitation to meet the needs of people with severe brain injuries resulting from trauma, stroke and other medical causes… Continue reading "Caulfield Hospital Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Rehabilitation service"

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The Rehabilitation Collective OT

The Rehabilitation Collective has been established to provide high quality, person centred, goal directed and evidence based therapy services for… Continue reading "The Rehabilitation Collective OT"

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Inspire Rehab

Functions both as a rehab but also has distinct services – case management, neuropsychology and clinical psychology services (see other… Continue reading "Inspire Rehab"

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ARBIAS

Provides specialist services for people with an acquired brain injury and high complex needs which include alcohol and other drug… Continue reading "ARBIAS"

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Rebound Health

Rebound Health is a multidisciplinary allied health team including Occupational Therapy, Exercise Physiology, Physiotherapy and Dietetics. An NDIS accredited provider… Continue reading "Rebound Health"

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The Personal Group

Disability employment services for people who have a disability or mental health condition.

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City East Community Mental Health Service

The City East Community Mental Health Service provides access to adult outpatient mental health services including treatment, urgent assessment and… Continue reading "City East Community Mental Health Service"

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Acquired Brain Injury Mobility Service

Provides assessment and retraining for maximum mobility and safety for people with some vision loss related to an ABI.

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National OT

Provide occupational therapy, speech pathology, paediatric services and physiotherapy services.

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REDHS

Provides a broad range of services including in home support, allied health services, in home nursing and drug and alchol… Continue reading "REDHS"

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Sane Australia

Provide services for people affected by mental illness, their family and friends including a helpline, online forums, information and resources.

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O.T. WEST

We provide occupational therapy assessment and rehabilitation services to people at every stage of their life, from early childhood to… Continue reading "O.T. WEST"

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Relationships Australia

A provider of relationship support services for individuals, families and communities. Also includes Aboriginal services and online counselling

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Victoria Aboriginal Health Service

Provides a comprehensive range of medical, dental and social services for the community.

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RDAS- Regional Disability Advocacy Service

Provides advocacy services for people with a disability and their families

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Care1

Provider of care staff and in-home nurses to private, public or community-based organisations. Also specialise in brain injury.

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Palmville Group Homes

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Anglicare Disability Case Management & Brokerage

0 – 65yo with different types of disabilities (physical, sensory, neurological – brain injury)

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Rehab on the Move – Body Brain Fitness Program

2.5 hour group sessions that incorporate physical exercise, cognitive exercise, social interaction – has evolved into a social group. People… Continue reading "Rehab on the Move – Body Brain Fitness Program"

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Assistive Technology Australia (AT Aust) – formerly known as Independent Living Centres

NGO. Training and Access work; information services e.g. Allied Health assist with inquiries re. Assistive Technology, communication, mobility, home modifications,… Continue reading "Assistive Technology Australia (AT Aust) – formerly known as Independent Living Centres"

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Young Care – At Home Care Grants

Funding grants for $2,000-10,000 for young people (18-65) for equipment, home modifications, respite & support services and other services that… Continue reading "Young Care – At Home Care Grants"

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Dr Ross Goodheart – Neurologist

Providing neurological consultative services and nerve conduction and electrophysiological services at his rooms in South Perth.

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Ostara Australia

NGO Employment service that works to provide employment services for job seekers with any mental, cultural or emotional challenges.

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Rights In Action

Rights In Action Incorporated (RIA) was formed in August 2001 to provide independent advocacy for people with disabilities in Cairns,… Continue reading "Rights In Action"

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Brisbane Private Hospital, Rehabilitation

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Austin Health(Department of Neuropsychology)

The Department of Clinical Neuropsychology provides inpatient and outpatient services. It provides patient care, diagnostic assessment services, rehabilitation programs and… Continue reading "Austin Health(Department of Neuropsychology)"

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Aboriginal Child, Family and Community Care Secretariat (AbSec)

The organisation is recognised as the peak NSW Aboriginal organisation to providing child protection and out-of-home care policy advice and… Continue reading "Aboriginal Child, Family and Community Care Secretariat (AbSec)"

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Illawarra Aboriginal Medical Service

To provide Illawarra Aboriginal and TSI people with high quality, appropriate, efficient and effective primary health care and related services

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Gorman House

Residential detoxification from alcohol and some other drugs. No methadone/benzos or cannabis. A non medicated detox-5 day program in a… Continue reading "Gorman House"

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Langton Centre

Non residential- medicated- outpatient detox by daily attendance at the centre. Appointment necessary. Harm minimisation philosophy. Counselling and group therapy,… Continue reading "Langton Centre"

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Mid Western Brain Injury Rehab Program

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Fiona stanley Hospital: State Rehabilitation Service

The 140-bed State Rehabilitation Service provides statewide tertiary or specialist level inpatient and outpatient clinical rehabilitation services to people suffering… Continue reading "Fiona stanley Hospital: State Rehabilitation Service"

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South West Brain Injury Rehab Service

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Royal Perth Hospital State Major Trauma Unit

As the designated provider of major trauma services for adults in Western Australia, we treat approximately 80 per cent of… Continue reading "Royal Perth Hospital State Major Trauma Unit"

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Dr Peter Silbert Perth Neurophysiology

Special Interets/Services Offered: Movement Disorders, Electromyography (EMG), Nerve conduction studies, electroencephalography (EEG), Botox for Headaches, hemifacial spasm, blepharospasm, sweating, cervical… Continue reading "Dr Peter Silbert Perth Neurophysiology"

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Southern Area Brain Injury Service

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Austin Health – Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre, neurological rehabilitation service

This service is available for people who have been diagnosed with conditions including: Stroke, Brain or Spinal tumours, Multiple Sclerosis,… Continue reading "Austin Health – Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre, neurological rehabilitation service"

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St John of God Hospital Subiaco

Our caregivers work collaboratively to ensure the best outcome for you. Our neurologists and neurosurgeons use the latest neurological testing,… Continue reading "St John of God Hospital Subiaco"

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State Head Injury Unit

Individuals with an acquired brain injury between the ages of16 and 65 will be considered. This includes stroke, trauma, infection… Continue reading "State Head Injury Unit"

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OT Rehab Solutions (OT)

Specialist areas include neurological rehabilitation including stroke and traumatic brain injury, aged care and home modifications.

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Spectrum Music Therapy (MT)

Hannah Rowland – providing music therapy to assist clients in reaching therapeutic goals. MT can be effective for facilitating improvement… Continue reading "Spectrum Music Therapy (MT)"

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Rehab on the Move

Programs such as: Multidiscplinary slow stream, stroke and neuro rehab, intensive neurological rehab etc. Rehab on the Move is an… Continue reading "Rehab on the Move"

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Metro Rehab

Also includes a specialised stroke rehab centre

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Midline Physiotherapy

Expert Neurological Rehab Physiotherapy Duration varies • Price varies Home and community visits, specialising in treating these conditions: -Stroke -Traumatic… Continue reading "Midline Physiotherapy"

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MELVILLE OSTEOPATHY

We believe the best treatment outcomes happen when we deeply understand our patients needs and lives. We know excellent services… Continue reading "MELVILLE OSTEOPATHY"

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Carers and Parents Support Group

Provides information, support, referral and advocacy services to carers, parents and families of adults with an intellectual disability and/or dual… Continue reading "Carers and Parents Support Group"

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Mandurah Physiotherapy

Suffering? We are passionate about patient care and our 30 years of service proves it. We are a state of… Continue reading "Mandurah Physiotherapy"

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Royal Rehab Private

Wide range of services – neurological, orthopaedic, reconditioning etc

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Melbourne Medical Companion Service

Provides trained volunteers to meet medical travellers and accompany them by public transport to and from their appointment in central… Continue reading "Melbourne Medical Companion Service"

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Victorian Patient Transport Assistance Scheme (VPTAS)

Covers some of the travel and accommodation costs incurred by rural Victorians when they must travel more than 100 kilometres… Continue reading "Victorian Patient Transport Assistance Scheme (VPTAS)"

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Fremantle Osteopathic Clinic

If you require an osteopath in Fremantle look no further than Fremantle Osteopathic Clinic, as we have a range of… Continue reading "Fremantle Osteopathic Clinic"

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Anxiety Recovery Centre (ARC)

Provide support, recovery and educational services to people and families living with anxiety disorders.

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Perth Adult Speech Pathology

Perth Adult Speech Pathology specialises in communication and swallowing services for adults. Clients are aged 15 years and older.

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Fremantle Speech Pathology

Fremantle Speech Pathology Services specialises in spelling and writing problems, reading delay, literacy development, learning disorders in reading and written… Continue reading "Fremantle Speech Pathology"

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WA Assoc. for Mental Health WAAMH

The Western Australian Association for Mental Health (WAAMH) is the peak body for community mental health in Western Australia. Our… Continue reading "WA Assoc. for Mental Health WAAMH"

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Youth Focus

Youth Focus delivers frontline services and education programs which aim to reduce symptoms associated with suicide, depression, anxiety and self-harm,… Continue reading "Youth Focus"

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Red Cross transport Service

A volunteer run service providing transport to essential, short term medical treatment for up to 6 weeks if you live… Continue reading "Red Cross transport Service"

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Yulu-Burri-Ba Wynnum Clinic

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Beaumont Care

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mindhealthconnect

Innovative website dedicated to providing access to trusted, relevant mental health care services, online programs and resources.

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MindSpot Clinic

An online and telephone clinic providing free assessment and treatment services for Australian adults with anxiety or depression.

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North Coast Area Health Service:

24 hour service staffed by qualified mental health clinicians who can help individuals, their carers and the wider community link… Continue reading "North Coast Area Health Service:"

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Head to Health

Provides assistance to help locate digital mental health services .

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Northern Sydney Central Coast Area Health Service

24 hour service staffed by qualified mental health clinicians who can help individuals, their carers and the wider community link… Continue reading "Northern Sydney Central Coast Area Health Service"

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Occupational Therapy: Laura Bodycoat

OT and Case Management Servicee for Sydney Region and Regional NSW- providing services for individuals who have had a severe… Continue reading "Occupational Therapy: Laura Bodycoat"

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Perth Children’s Occupational Therapy mobile practice

Perth Children’s Occupational Therapy is a mobile practice for children aged 2-16 years old, providing effective, family-centred and compassionate therapy… Continue reading "Perth Children’s Occupational Therapy mobile practice"

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South Eastern Sydney and Illawarra Area Health Service

24 hour service staffed by qualified mental health clinicians who can help individuals, their carers and the wider community link… Continue reading "South Eastern Sydney and Illawarra Area Health Service"

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ARUMA

Provides behavioural intervention services for children and adults.

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Sydney South West Area Health Service

24 hour service staffed by qualified mental health clinicians who can help individuals, their carers and the wider community link… Continue reading "Sydney South West Area Health Service"

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Melville Occupational Therapy

Why Choose Melville Occupational Therapy and Extra Lesson? Melville Occupational Therapy considers the whole child. We consider the context of… Continue reading "Melville Occupational Therapy"

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Victorian Aids and Equipment Program

Provides subsidised aids and equipment, home and vehicle modifications

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Sydney West Area Health Service:

24 hour service staffed by qualified mental health clinicians who can help individuals, their carers and the wider community link… Continue reading "Sydney West Area Health Service:"

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Continence Foundation of Australia

Offers information, advice and referral to clinical continence services throughout Australia

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Switchboard

Provides a peer-driven support services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer and asexual people, their families, allies and communities

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Amparo Advocacy

AMPARO Advocacy is a non-profit community organisation which provides independent individual and systemic advocacy on behalf of vulnerable people from… Continue reading "Amparo Advocacy"

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Child First Paediatric Therapy

A team of -Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Case Managers. Team are dedicated to helping your child’s physical, cognitive… Continue reading "Child First Paediatric Therapy"

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Adssi Homeliving

Offer short term, periodic or longer term case management services.

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Neurolab PT

Neurolab PT focuses on neurological rehabilitation, providing back to basics home visiting physiotherapy services.

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Bereavement Care Centre

Counselling services for adults and chidlren in relation to grief and bereavement. Training courses also available. Adult sessions incur a… Continue reading "Bereavement Care Centre"

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Community Transport Organisation

Website has a search engine of community transport services for those disadvantaged including people with a disability.

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Access Sydney Community Transport

SESCT provides transport, shopping and social access services for the elderly, people with adisability and people with limited access to… Continue reading "Access Sydney Community Transport"

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Naremburn Family Referral Intake

Family Referral Services

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Royal Ryde Rehab Weemala

Range from high support accommodation to drop in support.

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Ability Options

Covers wide range of different disabilities (including brain injury), areas and industry. (May not be suitable for someone with very… Continue reading "Ability Options"

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Australian Network on Disabilities

Collated info on organisations and corporate entities that offer open employment, mentorship and paid internships.

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Matt Hoffman Mobile Physiotherapy

Delivering Physiotherapy services on Gubbi Gubbi and Jinibara Country. Delivered In-Home and In-Community Assistive Technology prescription Hydrotherapy Functional Capacity Assessments… Continue reading "Matt Hoffman Mobile Physiotherapy"

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Break Thru Solutions

Generalist service – works with all types of disabilities

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Cerebral Palsy Alliance – employment solutions

Generalist service but have a large number of people within their Parramatta area that have TBI – their vocational trainers… Continue reading "Cerebral Palsy Alliance – employment solutions"

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Max Employment

Under Max Solutions – also includes indigenous employment program

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Nova Employment

Covers wide range of different disabilities, areas and industry. (May not be suitable for someone with very specific or complex… Continue reading "Nova Employment"

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OCTEC

Has both DES and Transition to Work (TTW). Covers region – Macarthur, Macleay, Manning, Murray Darling, Nepean, New England, North… Continue reading "OCTEC"

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Annecto- The People Network

Aboriginal Service Providers, covers areas: Bankstown, Liverpool, Fairfield, Ashfield, Burwood, Canterbury, Strathfield.

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Matchworks -DES

Works with job seekers supporting them to find employment.

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At Work Australia

Works with job seekers supporting them to find employment.

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APM

Provides assistance to someone with an injury, health condition or disability find a job.

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Vision Australia

Provides specialist employment service for people with vision impairment.

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Workways

Provide specialist help for people with disability, illness or injury to find and keep a job.

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MAX Solutions

Provides assistance to find the right job, prepare resumes, develop skills and experience to apply for work.

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Launch Housing

Offers emergency shelter, crisis accommodation, specialist supports, and rough sleeping services

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Gem Hill Cottage

Respite funded through ADHC and MAA. Established specifically for people with a brain injury.

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St Vincent de Paul Society

They work with individuals with a disability, families and carers 9-64 yrs- who do not access traditional disability support services.… Continue reading "St Vincent de Paul Society"

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UnitingCare NSW/ACT in partnership with SSI

In partnership with Settlement Services International (SSI)

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Children and Young People with a Disability Australia (CYDA)

The national peak body which represents children and young people (aged 0-25) with disability. CYDA is a not for profit,… Continue reading "Children and Young People with a Disability Australia (CYDA)"

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Openminds

Open Minds a leading provider of mental health and disability support services in Queensland and Northern New South Wales. With… Continue reading "Openminds"

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Multicultural Disability Advocacy Association (MDAA)

Provides advocacy services – with a particular focus on those from a Culturally And linguistically Diverse(CALD) / Non English Speaking… Continue reading "Multicultural Disability Advocacy Association (MDAA)"

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Disability Network of Queensland

A big vision by a small group in 2005 as part of the International Day of people with a disability,… Continue reading "Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Disability Network of Queensland"

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Yulu-Burri-Ba Capalaba

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Hunter New England Area Health Service:

24 hour service staffed by qualified mental health clinicians who can help individuals, their carers and the wider community link… Continue reading "Hunter New England Area Health Service:"

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Inala Indigenous Health

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Yulu-Burri-Ba Aboriginal Corporation for Community Health

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Perth Childrens Hospital Neuroscience and Neurology

PCH’s Children’s Neuroscience Service encompasses neurology, neurosurgery and neurophysiology services. The Children’s Neuroscience Service provides a specialist service for the… Continue reading "Perth Childrens Hospital Neuroscience and Neurology"

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Gippsland Disability Advocacy

Provides advocacy services for people with a disability and their families

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North Coast Brain

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RDAS- Regional Disability Advocacy Service

Provides advocacy services for people with a disability and their families

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Sir Charles Gardner Hospital Mental Health Clinic

Authorised 30 bed Adult Mental Health Unit providing assessment and treatment for acute mental health conditions.

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ARBIAS

Provides an intensive outreach case management services for clients funded by the Transport Accident Commission and present with a range… Continue reading "ARBIAS"

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Caulfield Hospital: ABI Rehab Clinic

The ABI rehab clinic cares for and supports patients who have suffered a brain injury.

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Caulfield Hospital: Acquired Brain Injury Community Rehabilitation

Acquired Brain Injury Community Rehabilitation supports people with a severe brain injury following discharge from hospital and who require further… Continue reading "Caulfield Hospital: Acquired Brain Injury Community Rehabilitation"

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Jeanette Stewart

Neuropsychologist – All types of referrals accepted including self referral

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ARBIAS

Range of services including clinical psychology and behavioural support

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Nurse Next Door

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Headspace

headspace centres and services operate across Australia, in metro, regional and rural areas, supporting young Australians and their families to… Continue reading "Headspace"

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Caulfield Hospital-Neuro Rehab Clinic

The Neuro Rehab Clinic treat and care for people after brain or spinal cord damage.

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Openminds

Counselling services for adults and chidlren in relation to grief and bereavement. Training courses also available. Adult sessions incur a… Continue reading "Openminds"

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Inspire Rehab and Psychology: Samantha Grant and Alethea Tomkins

Clinical Psychologists. Community based clinical psychology services- through LTCS, Medicare, CTP and private referrals. Professional referral not required unless going… Continue reading "Inspire Rehab and Psychology: Samantha Grant and Alethea Tomkins"

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Perth Pediatrics Dr Snehal Shah PAEDIATRIC NEUROLOGIST

Paediatric Neurologist at Perth Paediatricscare for infants, children and adolescents with all types of neurologic and seizure/epilepsy disorders including headaches… Continue reading "Perth Pediatrics Dr Snehal Shah PAEDIATRIC NEUROLOGIST"

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CORAS (Colac Otway Region Advocacy Service Inc)

Provides advocacy services for people with a disability and their families

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Ilana Hepner (Dr)

Clinical Neurospychologist – All types of referrals accepted including self referral

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Paul Gertler

Clinical Neuropsychologist who also offers psychological services for BI – behaviour support, memory aides, social integration etc.

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Brighton Brain Injury Service (BBIS)

The Brighton Brain Injury Service (formerly Jacana Acquired Brain Injury) provides complex and comprehensive rehabilitation for clients with an acquired… Continue reading "Brighton Brain Injury Service (BBIS)"

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Aboriginal Disability Network NSW

Empowerment and promotion of the rights of Aboriginal PWD

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Australian Disability and Indigenous People’s Education Fund

Grants of up to $2,500 to assist people with disabilities to continue their learning. Granted 6 monthly. Based in Vic-… Continue reading "Australian Disability and Indigenous People’s Education Fund"

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Australian Health and Medical Research Council

NGO, member based, Indigenous-run. Twitter @AHMRC

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First Peoples Disability Network Australia

First Peoples Disability Network Australia (FPDN) is a national organisation of and for Australia’s First Peoples with disability, their families… Continue reading "First Peoples Disability Network Australia"

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Samaritans

Emergency relief centres, tenancy participation services, student accommodation

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Alcoholics Anonymous

Telephone support – call for more info on services

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Acquired Brain Injury Outreach Service (ABIOS)

ABIOS is a specialist community-based rehabilitation service to enhance the service system for people with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and… Continue reading "Acquired Brain Injury Outreach Service (ABIOS)"

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Rehability

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Herbert Street Clinic

Medically supervised residential detox from alcohol and drugs. Also offers detox from methadone (under 40ml) and bupremorphine (under 10ml) 18… Continue reading "Herbert Street Clinic"

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Narcotics Anonymous

Telephone support – call for more info on services

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Mid North Coast Brain Injury Rehabilitation Servic

Rural

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Selfless Support & Care

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North Coast Brain Injury Unit

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Port Macquarie

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St John of God Hospital Murdoch Neurodiagnostic Centre

ALL ADULT GENERAL NEUROLOGY – Over the age of 16 CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY – Murdoch Neurodiagnostic Services Electromyography and Nerve Conduction… Continue reading "St John of God Hospital Murdoch Neurodiagnostic Centre"

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Royal Melbourne Hospital (Neuropsychiatry Unit)

Statewide specialist mental health service that offers neuropsychiatric assessments and advice to psychiatric, neurological and other medical and mental health… Continue reading "Royal Melbourne Hospital (Neuropsychiatry Unit)"

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Dr Brendan Jansen

Dr Jansen has worked as a Consultant Psychiatrist and team leader of multidisciplinary teams at Graylands Hospital, Osborne Clinic and… Continue reading "Dr Brendan Jansen"

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Mt Pleasant Counselling Service Mt Pleasant

The Mount Pleasant Counselling Centre provides a range of Psychological, psychotherapeutic and counselling services for individuals, couples, families and Organisations,… Continue reading "Mt Pleasant Counselling Service Mt Pleasant"

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Mental Health Victoria

The peak body for mental health service providers in Victoria. Specialises in public policy, workforce development and training and services… Continue reading "Mental Health Victoria"

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Kurbingui Youth Development Association Inc.

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Vision Counselling Perth office

We provide professional psychology and counselling services in individual counselling marriage counselling relationship counselling family counselling psychologists perth Employee Assistance… Continue reading "Vision Counselling Perth office"

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Vision Counselling Rockingham Office

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Vision Counselling Midland Office

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GROW

Provides mental health support groups and services

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Vision Counselling Joondalup Office

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Wollongong Speech Pathology (SP)

Beth Causa – private SP- based in Wollongong. Rehab for people with communication and swallowing difficulties as a result of… Continue reading "Wollongong Speech Pathology (SP)"

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Breathe Counselling Perth

Breathe Counselling offers professional, confidential and compassionate counselling services. Our team of qualified counsellors offer individuals, couples and families solutions… Continue reading "Breathe Counselling Perth"

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Mt Pleasant Counselling Service South Perth

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Carers Australia

Short- term counselling and emotional and psychological support services for carers and their families in each state and territory.

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Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council

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Greater Southern Area Health Service:

24 hour service staffed by qualified mental health clinicians who can help individuals, their carers and the wider community link… Continue reading "Greater Southern Area Health Service:"

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Quigley Street Night Shelter

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Greater Western Area Health Service:

24 hour service staffed by qualified mental health clinicians who can help individuals, their carers and the wider community link… Continue reading "Greater Western Area Health Service:"

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Breathe Counselling Perth

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Breathe Counselling Perth

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Sharee Lussick

Social Worker- experienced/private- Access Brain Injury Services. Will provide counselling and support to individuals and families affected by brain injury.… Continue reading "Sharee Lussick"

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Everyday Independence

Community based therapy service offering occupational therapy, speech pathology and physiotherapy services.

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ARBIAS

Not for profit organisation that provides specialist services for people with an acquired brain injury and high complex needs which… Continue reading "ARBIAS"

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Ability Options

Covers wide range of different disabilities (including brain injury), areas and industry. (May not be suitable for someone with very… Continue reading "Ability Options"

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Grove Psychology

Grove Psychology have been providing psychology services since 2016. We have an emphasis on developing wellness, using the most up… Continue reading "Grove Psychology"

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Yarra City Psychology

A team of experienced psychologists and neuropsychologists that offer psychological services to individuals with a broad range of clinical needs.

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Break Thru Solutions

Generalist service – works with all types of disabilities

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Max Employment

Under Max Solutions – also includes indigenous employment program

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Nova Employment

Covers wide range of different disabilities, areas and industry. (May not be suitable for someone with very specific or complex… Continue reading "Nova Employment"

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OCTEC

Has both DES and Transition to Work (TTW). Covers region – Macarthur, Macleay, Manning, Murray Darling, Nepean, New England, North… Continue reading "OCTEC"

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Gallang Place

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Gateway Psychologist

At Gateway Psychological Services, we are committed to treating a variety of conditions to help people overcome life’s challenges. Our… Continue reading "Gateway Psychologist"

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Wise Employment

Specifically an employment service. Offices in Auburn, Bankstown, Blacktown, Berri, Broadmeadows, Cabramatta, Camden, Campbelltown.

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Hire Up

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Crossroads Counselling Practice – Melissa Adams (OT)

OT with experience in mental health – also includes counselling services.

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Kirrawe Indigenous Corporation

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Mental Health Association

Specialises in public policy, workforce development and training, and services that build individual, organisational and community capacity.

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Gisella Artola Speech Pathology (SP)

Speech pathology services incl. training in ipad apps/communication

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Breathe Counselling Perth

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Wellways

A not-for-profit mental health and disability support organization. Their services span mental health, disability and community care

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Wise Employment

Specifically an employment service. Offices in Auburn, Bankstown, Blacktown, Berri, Broadmeadows, Cabramatta, Camden, Campbelltown.

News

Stroke Foundation helping first nations communities thrive after stroke

The Stroke Foundation has launched a new resource specially designed to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people live well after stroke.

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University of Sydney study to explore the impact of stroke on sexuality

Sydney University is conducting a research study about the experiences of sexuality post stroke to assist with the ongoing development of sexual rehabilitation for future stroke survivors within the LGBTQI+ community.

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Synapse awarded a $1.8 million NDIS grant to extend information services nationally.

In late 2019 Synapse was awarded a three-year, $1.8 million Information, Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC) grant from the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to deliver a National Information Program focused on expanding brain injury information services over the next three years.

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Synapse launch in Western Australia ensures local brain injury services

In late 2018, the Board of Headwest voted on a resolution to dissolve the organisation and transfer all assets to Synapse - Australia's Brain Injury Organisation.

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Brain Injury Network NSW event connects services across the state

This week we held our Brain Injury Network event in New South Wales, connecting providers and specialists in our combined pursuit to support people impacted by brain injury.

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Expanding our Services Nationally

2020 is shaping up to be a big year for Synapse as we roll out the three-year $1.8 million Information, Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC) NDIS grant to extend our brain injury information and referral service nationally.

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Synapse Announced as Finalists for HESTA Excellence Awards

The HESTA Excellence Awards recognise exceptional achievements in a range of settings across aged care, allied health, community services and disability services. Synapse has been nominated for Outstanding Organisation in Disability Services, a testament to the hard work of our committed staff.

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Synapse wins HESTA Excellence Award for Outstanding Organisation in Disability Services

Synapse wins 2020 HESTA Excellence Award for Outstanding Organisation in Disability Services

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Network event attracts brain injury specialists

Brain injury professionals gathered recently for Synapse Western Australia’s inaugural network meeting to share knowledge and collaborate on improving the experiences of people impacted by brain injury.

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Developing Culturally Informed Employment Resources in Western Australia

Aboriginal people can sometimes experience challenges when connecting with and engaging services. These challenges often occur when services are developed without connection to local culture and community.

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What support are people looking for

As individuals navigate the complex landscape that is recovering from a brain injury, they often find themselves in need of specific information and services to better understand and manage the cognitive and physical impacts.

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Synapse Information & Referral – Helping you navigate brain injury

When brain injury impacts your life or the life of someone you care for, there can be a lot of complex circumstances and systems to navigate. Between adjusting to life with a brain injury and finding suitable support, knowing where to start or who to turn to can be difficult.

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Synapse mentioned in Disability Royal Commissions Final Report

In September, the Disability Royal Commission published their Final Report with mention of Synapse's advocacy work and projects.

Events

29 Nov

WA Brain Injury Justice Forum

Our WA Brain Injury Justice Forum will bring together service providers from across the WA justice system.

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Synapse CEO, Jennifer Cullen, Receives Degree of Doctor of the University

Synapse—Australia’s Brain Injury Organisation CEO, Jennifer Cullen, has been awarded an honorary degree of the Doctor of the University from Griffith University.

Two Synapse workers discussing how to support brain injury

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Growing Nationally, Engaging Locally

Despite the challenges presented by 2020, we are continuing to grow as Australia’s Brain Injury Organisation. With the expansion of our services in Western Australia and continued progress on several significant national projects, there are plenty of opportunities to join the Synapse team and make a difference for people impacted by brain injury.

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Communication, brain injury and the experiences of Indigenous Australians

In this special interview Professor Beth Armstrong and Kerri Colegate discuss their work around communication difficulties after brain injury and stroke, with a particular focus on the experiences of Indigenous Australians.

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Media Release: Synapse testify Guddi Way Screen success to the Disability Royal Commission

Brain injury is often called the ‘hidden’ disability due to its lack of physical evidence of injury, making it difficult to screen for and assess in Australian prisoners. Yet, having a brain injury in the criminal justice system makes an instrumental difference on the way prisoners are assessed and treated in and out of a prison.

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MEDIA RELEASE: Brain Injury Awareness Week 16-22 August 2021

Next week is Brain Injury Awareness Week and this year’s theme is Every Brain Injury is Different. This pivotal advocacy week focuses on creating awareness in the community about the 700,000-plus Australians impacted by brain injury and their daily struggle to live in a world where their “disability” is often invisible.

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Misconceptions disconnecting older Aussies from support

Misconceptions about the causes and impact of brain injury can be damaging and stop older Australians from seeking the support they need. Ageing Australians do not need to struggle in silence.

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Synapse to develop an online brain injury information hub

After recently being awarded an Information, Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC) grant from the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Synapse is working with the brain injury and disability community across Australia to deliver a unique, comprehensive brain injury Information Hub.

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Changing outcomes for people with FASD

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) has a profound impact on individuals from birth and as they age. Understanding FASD as a brain injury is instrumental in achieving better outcomes for people.

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Assessing the Disability Needs of Indigenous Prisoners

Synapse is sub-contracted to Griffith University to run the Assessing the Disability Needs of Indigenous Prisoners (ADNIP) project, which is funded by the Department of Social Services. This is a national project examining the methods and processes for the identification of disability and provision of support for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander prisoners and formerly incarcerated people.

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Supporting your mental health as a carer

The changes people can experience when living with a brain injury can sometimes make caring for them overwhelming.

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The NDIS journey – What to expect

This article explores what you can expect at different stages of accessing and using you NDIS plan as someone living with a brain injury.

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Reducing the number of Younger Australians in Residential Aged Care

The Australian Government’s decision to establish a task force to end the practice of placing young people with disability in aged care is an important step.

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Understanding the cycle of vulnerability

Brain injury can impact someone at any stage of life and no two brain injuries are ever the same. Without the right support, knowledge and opportunities at the key milestones in life, people living with a brain injury can fall into the cycle of vulnerability.

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Synapse CEO Jennifer Cullen on the DSC ‘Disability Done Different’ Podcast

This month Jennifer sat down with the DSC team to yarn about being a proud Aboriginal woman and CEO of Synapse and how language, communication and co-design are vital to ensuring the inclusion of everyone in the disability sector.

Three people standing in front of presentation screen

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Brain Injury Network event

Our recent Synapse Brain Injury Network event featured speakers discussing their professional experience with working within the NDIS system, and getting the best outcome for their clients.

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Everyday Isolation After a Brain Injury – What Does It Look Like?

Picture this: You’re stuck at home. Your normal routine is gone, and there’s limits on what you can do and you can’t do. You’ve watched more TV recently than you ever have before in your life. Your life usually has structure – work, study, hobbies, going out with friends, and without that, you’re feeling bored and frustrated. When will this end?

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Get the Most from Changes to NDIS Support Coordination

The NDIA has decided to indefinitely extend the use of core funding to access Support Coordination, making it easier to get the most from your NDIS plan.

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New initiatives to stop younger people going into aged care by 2022

Organisations supporting young people living in nursing homes have welcomed the Morrison Government’s commitment to work to the targets endorsed by the Aged Care Royal Commission.

Events

26 Oct

Regional QLD Brain Injury Network event (online)

We're inviting anyone in regional or remote QLD to join the Synapse team for an online brain injury networking event.

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Expanding Our Family Liaison Service

Synapse Family Liaison Officers provide practical support and information to family members and carers of people who have brain injury.   

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Brain Injury Awareness Week highlights invisible disabilities

Brain Injury Awareness Week runs from 19-25 August and heralds an opportunity to raise awareness for the 700,000 Australians who live with a brain injury.

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What’s the difference between brain injury and mental illness?

Brain injury is a known risk factor for developing a mental illness, yet the two are not the same.

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Synapse and Healthdirect Partner to Deliver Brain Injury Information Nationally

We recently partnered with the government-funded initiative Healthdirect Australia to provide quality brain injury information and advice to people across Australia.

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Brain Injury Awareness Week – ‘Welcome to our World’: Social Isolation after Brain Injury

Brain Injury Awareness Week is being held this year 17-23 August. Our theme for 2020 is ‘Welcome to our World’: Social Isolation after Brain Injury.

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Brain injury and employment barriers

Brain injury is an invisible or hidden disability, so many of the impacts aren’t visible and often rely on the person disclosing this information when applying for, starting, or during their employment.

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MEDIA RELEASE: NDIA plans ‘doubling down’ on exclusion for marginalised Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

Plans to introduce independent assessments to access the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will amount to a ‘doubling down’ on exclusion for some of Australia’s most marginalised peoples.

Events

10 May

Synapse Perth Reconnections – May

Come, join us and connect with others living with a brain injury. Carers, families, and partners are also welcome.

10 Mar

Synapse Reconnections for Family, Friends, Carers WA – March

Join us and connect with other family, friends and support networks of people living with a brain injury across Western Australia.

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How to combat fatigue

Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of brain injury. When you live with a brain injury, the tiredness you feel is often cognitive fatigue. In this article, we’ll discuss what cognitive fatigue is and how you can manage and combat it in everyday life while living with a brain injury.

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Returning to work after a brain injury

With the right support and resources, you can successfully transition back into the workforce after a brain injury.

Events

9 Jun

Synapse Reconnections for Family, Friends, Carers WA – June

Join us and connect with other family, friends and support networks of people living with a brain injury across Western Australia.

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Aged Care Royal Commission Final Report Recommendations Welcomed By Disability Advocacy Organisation

The key recommendations relating to younger people with disability, outlined in the newly released final report of the Aged Care Royal Commission, have been warmly welcomed by the Summer Foundation, Youngcare and Synapse.

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Increases in youth detention will see discrimination continue against those with a brain injury

Synapse believes building more youth detention centres will see young people impacted by brain injuries continue to be discriminated against.

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Synapse seeks meeting over NDIS legislation leak

We have written to the new NDIS Minister, Linda Reynolds, to request a meeting, and hope that we can offer people who have experienced brain injury, and their families and carers, rapid reassurance in the wake of these distressing revelations.

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How could the 2022/23 Budget affect the brain injury community?

Synapse has broken down the key elements in this year’s budget that are relevant to those living with brain injury and their carers below to help our community understand how this budget affects them.

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Brain Drain Co. Market Day shows local support for Synapse

Brain Drain Co. hosted their inaugural Market Day in support of Synapse on December 21st at Crowbar in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley. The afternoon event saw local creators and musicians come together to raise awareness of the work Synapse does to support families impacted by brain injury.

Events

5 Oct

Synapse Reconnections Sunshine Coast Over 65s – October

Come and meet up on the Sunshine Coast and connect with other people who're over 65 and living with a brain injury.

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Community Living Initiative Mentor

Jamen started working at the Community Living Initiative in Cairns two-months before it opened to tenants in 2017. His role is to mentor the team working at the Community Living Initiative and act as a conduit between the team and tenants.

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Carer Gateway Information Session

We were joined by the team from Carer Gateway during National Carers Week to discuss the wide range of support that is available.